Thu Jul 18, 2013, 07:32am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EsqUmp
This was the official interpretation from this lively discussion from May:
Runner Missing Home Plate:
Play: With R1 on 2B, B2 gets a base hit to RF. R1 scores but misses home plate. After entering the dugout, R1 returns to touch home plate and draws a throw. On the throw to the plate, B2 advances to 2B.
Ruling: Once a player enters dead ball territory, they are not permitted to come out of the dugout to touch home plate. When R1 did so and drew a throw, R1 was guilty of Interference by a retired runner. The ball is dead and B2 is ruled out. If the defense properly appeals that R1 missed home plate, R1 would also be ruled out.
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And if it was a live ball appeal?
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